LinkNow Media Blog Category: understanding websites

LinkNow Case Study: Glass Repair Company in Texas

In 2019, a well-established glass repair company based in Texas approached us with a clear goal: to enhance their online visibility and attract more customers through digital channels. Specializing in high-quality glass shower doors and elegant patterned glass solutions, this company was known regionally for its industry awards and exceptional craftsmanship, and now they wanted their online presence to reflect their real-world reputation. Over several years of partnership with LinkNow, this glass repair company drastically expanded its digital footprint. It also experienced substantial growth in business operations, opening two new locations and dominating multiple local markets simultaneously. This case study will walk you through the specific challenges faced, the strategies employed to overcome them, the impressive results achieved, and the key lessons small businesses can take away from their journey. Building on an Already Successful Foundation The first major hurdle was that this company’s original web presence simply didn’t […]

It’s Not SEO vs. PPC—It’s SEO and PPC

Overview This blog highlights how small businesses can achieve the strongest marketing results by pairing long-term organic SEO with targeted, short-term PPC campaigns—leveraging the unique strengths of each to boost visibility, credibility, and sales. Highlights • What Is Organic SEO? • When Should You Focus On SEO? • What Is Pay-Per-Click Advertising? • When Should You Focus On PPC? • Why Smart Businesses Use Both SEO and PPC • Tips for Using SEO and PPC Together • Mini Case Study: The Synergy of SEO Plus PPC Introduction When it comes to digital marketing, we here at LinkNow are firm believers that it’s not a battle between SEO and PPC—it’s a partnership. Smart businesses know that while SEO builds long-term credibility and organic traffic, PPC delivers fast, targeted exposure when timing matters most. This blog breaks down exactly how—and when—to use each strategy and how combining the two unlocks serious business growth. What Is Organic SEO? When small […]

LinkNow Case Study: Moving Company in New Jersey

Growing an established business in a competitive market isn’t easy, especially when your competition is just a click away. In late 2021, a New Jersey-based moving company came to LinkNow with a clear goal: they wanted more. This case study takes a closer look at how a strategic combination of a refreshed website, smart SEO, proactive lead management, and a commitment to long-term growth helped them rise to the top of the search results. Established (But Stuck) in a Competitive Market When this New Jersey-based moving company came to us in late 2021, they weren’t starting from scratch. Their business had a modest online presence, with some visibility on Google and a few leads trickling in. However, they were operating in an ultra-competitive space where “good enough” simply wasn’t going to cut it. With fewer than 200 keywords ranking in Google’s top 50, they were barely scratching the surface […]

The Different Types of Google Searches

Overview This blog post breaks down the four main types of Google search intent—navigational, informational, commercial, and transactional—and explains how small businesses can optimize their content strategy to align with each one. Highlights •What Is Search Intent and Why Does It Matter for Small Businesses? •Navigational Searches: Helping Customers Find You •Informational Searches: Educating Your Audience •Commercial Searches: Winning Over Shoppers •Transactional Searches: Capturing Customers Ready To Take Action •How to Identify Which Search Types Your Customers Use Introduction Understanding how people search online is one of the most powerful tools small businesses can use to attract the right customers. Not every Google search means the same thing—some people are ready to buy, others are doing research, and many are just trying to find a specific website. By recognizing the real reason behind a person’s query, businesses can create content that truly matches what the searcher wants and turn clicks […]

How Creating a Customer Persona Can Benefit Your Small Business

Overview A customer persona is a fictional profile based on real data that helps businesses understand and reach their ideal customers. This blog explains how to create personas and use them to make smarter, more effective marketing decisions. Highlights •What Is a Customer Persona? •How Does a Customer Persona Benefit Your Business? •How To Create a Customer Persona •How To Use Customer Personas in Your Marketing Strategy •Can Customer Personas Help Even if You Work With a Marketing Company? •Start Making Smarter Marketing Moves Now Introduction Understanding who you’re trying to reach is the foundation of effective marketing. Creating a customer persona brings that understanding to life by turning data into a relatable, detailed snapshot of your ideal buyer. Instead of speaking to a crowd, you’ll know exactly who you’re talking to. This blog will show you how to develop and implement customer personas to sharpen your strategy, improve engagement, […]

LinkNow Case Study: Janitorial Company in Honolulu

In today’s LinkNow Case Study, we’ll be taking a look at a janitorial company in Hawaii that came to us in need of a digital rescue mission. With a lackluster, outdated website and no marketing budget at all, this business was floundering. In one of the most competitive markets for commercial cleaning, they were invisible. Fast-forward one year, and that same business is dominating page one for some of the most competitive keywords in their niche. How’d we do it? Smart strategy, relentless SEO, and a focus on building trust. Here’s how we took them from digital obscurity to the top of Google. No Digital Footprint To Build From When this Honolulu-based janitorial company first approached us in late 2023, their online footprint was virtually nonexistent. No web presence. No rankings. No clear way for potential customers to find them online—even if they were actively searching. In today’s market, […]

Future-Proofing Your Brand’s Online Presence

Overview This blog post explores how small businesses can plan for the future by focusing on aspects of their digital marketing that guarantee long-term results. We’ll be emphasizing sustainable strategies over shortcuts, with the goal of helping brands stay resilient through shifting algorithms and evolving tech. Highlights • Focus on the User and the Rest Comes Naturally • Embrace New Tools, But Don’t Over Rely on Them • Websites and SEO Are Long-Term Investments • Start Future-Proofing Your Small Business Today! Introduction The various ways businesses market online never stops changing, but your digital presence shouldn’t feel like a house built on sand. With every algorithm update, new platform, or marketing trend, brands that rely on quick fixes are left scrambling. So how do you stay visible, trusted, and relevant in a world that doesn’t sit still? You build on what lasts: real value, genuine connections, and smart systems that […]

Privacy, Security, and Accessibility: What Every Small Business Needs To Know

Overview Meeting privacy, security, and accessibility standards is now a requirement—not a choice—for small businesses online. Falling short can lead to fines, legal action, and a loss of customer trust. This guide breaks down the core areas small business owners need to understand to operate safely and credibly online. It covers privacy laws in both the United States and Canada, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility, cookie policies, and practical steps to keep your website compliant. Highlights • Why Compliance and Security Should Be a Priority • Key Terms Every Business Owner Should Know • How Small Businesses Collect and Use Data • Major U.S. Privacy Laws and Associated Considerations • Canadian Privacy Laws and Accessibility Guidelines • Cookie Banners and Policy Requirements • ADA Compliance and Website Accessibility • What Happens if You Don’t Comply • How To Build a Compliant and Secure Website • Ongoing Compliance Is a Business Essential • LinkNow Security Bundle […]

What Is UX and Why Does Building Your Web Platform Around It Matter?

Overview By now, you’ve heard the word “user experience” or “UX” repeatedly, and you know websites that center around it are stepping ahead of their competitors in major search engine results pages (SERPs), like Google, for example. Now, you need to know what UX is, what it looks like, why it works, and how to put it into practice and apply it to your site. The UX developers and search engine optimization (SEO) specialists at LinkNow have our ears to the ground. We know you want a straightforward guide explaining the fundamentals of building a rewarding user experience into your web platform, so we’ve created the following blog. Don’t spend time wading through walls of information when we’ve broken it all down right here. Highlights •What Is UX Website Design? •How To Build a UX-Optimized Website •An Overview of SEO •How SEO and UX Principles Work Together? •How Do You […]

LinkNow Case Study: Massage Therapist in Orlando

In the competitive wellness industry, standing out online is crucial for attracting new clients. In 2018, an Orlando-based massage therapist partnered with LinkNow to enhance their online visibility. At the time, their website had minimal presence, ranking for fewer than 30 keywords in Google’s top 50. Fast forward to 2025, and they now dominate search rankings, holding the #1 position for many of their primary services. In this case study, we’ll explore the challenges they faced, the strategies we implemented, and the results they achieved. Minimal Online Presence The client’s basic website lacked search engine optimization. It had limited service pages, no blog content, and did not provide an engaging user experience. Without a strong online presence, potential clients searching for massage therapy services in Orlando found competitors instead. Low Search Engine Rankings With fewer than 30 keywords ranking within Google’s top 50, the website struggled to appear in […]

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